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Ministry of Railways
MAJOR INITIATIVES OF SER TO DEVELOP ECO-SMART STATIONS
Kolkata, September 4 , 2019
South Eastern Railway has decided to develop 21 stations within its jurisdiction as Eco-Smart Stations. Out of these 21 stations, significant progress has been achieved at Ranchi and Digha stations towards developing them as Eco-Smart Stations. Both the stations have already been awarded with ISO 14001:2015 certification for environment management system. Necessary works have also been taken up at the remaining 19 stations viz. Bankura, Bishnupur, Purulia, Mecheda, Santragachi, Bagnan, Panskura, Shalimar, Jhargram, Midnapur, Kharagpur, Adra, Balasore, Hatia, Tatanagar, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Bokaro Steel City and Chakradharpur.
Various actions have been initiated to develop the above stations as Eco Friendly:-
· To avoid reuse of plastic bottle and minimize waste generation, Bottle Crushing Machines have been installed in various stations and it has been programmed to increase the number.
· Collection and Segregation of Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Waste is primary requisite for solid waste management. Waste Management Cell is being constituted for each station.
· Programme has been taken to Install Effluent Treatment Plant  and Sewage Treatment Plant  at all the Eco Friendly Stations for zero discharge of untreated waste water.
· Conversion of conventional toilets to Eco-friendly or Green Toilets. Measures are being taken to prevent open defecation near railway track and surrounding areas.
· Afforestation and plantation of trees in collaboration with Forest Department of State Governments is being undertaken. Forest Departments of different State Governments have agreed to supply adequate saplings for the stations.
· To control misuse of water and energy, Third Party Audit has been arranged in all the divisions. To conserve water, stress is being laid on recycling and reuse of water in the stations.
· Polluter Pays Principle is being adopted to maintain cleanliness at these stations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM prays to Maa Siddhidatri on Maha Navami
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Maa Siddhidatri on Maha Navami during Navratri and sought blessings for everyone.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"नवरात्रि में महानवमी के पावन अवसर पर मां सिद्धिदात्री की पूजा-अर्चना होती है। मेरी कामना है कि उनके आशीर्वाद से हर किसी को अपनी सिद्धि की प्राप्ति हो। माता के भक्तों के लिए उनकी यह स्तुति... https://t.co/YYTr3oNm5Y"
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets People across Nation on Various Festivals
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people across nation on the various festivals.
“Greetings to people across India on the various festivals being marked. May these festivals deepen the spirit of brotherhood in India. May they also bring joy and good health. May we get more strength to collectively fight the menace of COVID-19 in the times to come.
Shubho Nabo Barsho! Greetings on Poila Boishakh. Have a wonderful year ahead, where everyone is healthy and prosperous.
Happy Vishu to everyone! A new year brings new hope and new energy. May the coming year bring good health and well-being in everyone’s lives.
Puthandu wishes to all. Praying for a year full of joy and wonderful health.
Best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Bohag Bihu”, the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets.
Ministry of Steel
Dedication of Mines and Hospital by MOIL on 31st Oct 2021
Nagpur, 30 Oct 2021
MOIL , under Ministry of Steel, will be holding a function for dedication of its 2nd Vertical Shaft at Chikla Mine to the Nation, inauguration of Hospitals at its five mines locations , Administrative Building at Tirodi Mine and GT Hostel at Balaghat Mine. The function will be held on 31st October, 2021 at 1 pm in Hotel LeMeridien, Nagpur.
The above facilities will be inaugurated by Sh. Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Sh. Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Minister of Steel, in the presence of Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, and Sh. MukundP. Chaudhari, CMD, MOIL.
Senior officials from Steel Ministry, Press and Media, senior officials of other Government Departments, local representatives, will grace the function.Large number of staff and workers of mines of the company will also be present on this occasion.
This is the maiden visit of Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Steel Minister to MOIL. He will take this opportunity to address a large cross-section of its employees on this occasion and the next day, he will also visit Balaghat mine, which is the deepest underground Manganese mine in Asia.
MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Miniratna Category-I Centrl Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country and operates eleven mines in the State of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. MOIL holds ~34% of manganese ore reserves of the country and is contributing ~ 45% of the domestic production. The company has ambitious vision of almost doubling its production to 25 lakh MT by FY 2024-25.MOIL is also exploring business opportunity in the State of Gujarat, other areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh,Rajasthan and Odisha.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
NMCG & NIUA Organize Write-Shop For Finalists Of Thesis Competition On The Theme ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers"
DG, NMCG Shri G. Asok Kumar Encourages Students To Work Towards River Conservation & Management
Competition Aims To Promulgate River-Sensitive Development Of Cities & Engage Young Minds To Bring Out Solutions For Urban River Issues
National Mission for Clean Ganga  and National Institute of Urban Affairs  is organizing a write-shop for the finalists of the thesis competition on ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers" from 19-21 May 2022. On the inaugural day yesterday, Shri G. Asok Kumar, Director general, NMCG addressed the students and gave his insights and encouraged the students to work towards river conservation.
Shri Asok Kumar encouraged students to be bold in their thinking and come up with original ideas for river management. He also emphasized on the need for cross learning and learning from each other and always maintaining a culture of lifelong learning. He reiterated the importance of effectively managing the water resources of the country for achieving a water-secure future for the coming generation.
As many as 20 students from 17 universities from across India are part of the write-shop. The participants come from diverse disciplines such as engineering, architecture, engineering, ecology, remote sensing, etc. The purpose of the write-shop is to provide an avenue for students to interact with one another to enhance their inter-disciplinary thinking and become aware of larger issues related to urban rivers. It is also an opportunity for experts from NIUA and NMCG to help students fine-tune their research ideas and provide suggestions for strengthening the river-related aspects.
‘Re-imagining Urban Rivers’ is a national level thesis competition being undertaken by NMCG and NIUA to promulgate river-sensitive development of cities and engage young minds to research and bring out solutions for urban river issues.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry CPSEs to achieve 7,281MW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2027
CIL and NLCIL to set up large solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
1600 MW renewable capacity created till March 2023
Coal India actively setting up large scale solar power plants on de-coaled land
In line with the Panchamrit commitment of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Coal has advised all its CPSEs to diligently draft net zero plan for the coal mining sector. As per the national commitment, Coal PSUs have meticulously prepared three years action plan outlining specific renewable targets. Accordingly, Coal India Ltd  , its subsidiaries and NLCIL have planned to install 3000MW and 3,731 MW of renewable energy capacity respectively. SCCL has also planned to install 550MW. This ambitious plan aims to achieve a total renewable energy capacity of over 7,281MW by 2027.
Presently, approx. 1600 MW renewable capacity has already been created till March 2023,  and 1,769 MW has awarded for this financial year i.e. 2023-24. Out of this, CIL has awarded 399 MW and NLCIL has awarded 1370 MW. An additional 2,553 MW capacity  is scheduled to be awarded in the next financial year i.e. 2024-25.
CIL and NLCIL are planning to establish large solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan. CIL has already signed an agreement for its maiden venture into solar power for the sale of 100 MW to GUVNL, Gujarat and also entered into joint venture with RRVUNL for setting up of a solar park of 1190 MW. NLCIL has already awarded 300 MW solar power plant work to M/s Tata Power Limited and expected to be completed within 18 months, supplying power to Rajasthan. Furthermore, NLCIL has also awarded a tender of 300 MW for a solar park and another 300 MW solar park likely under green shoe option to be set up in Gujarat.
Additionally, both CIL and its subsidiaries are actively setting up large-scale solar power plants on its de-coaled land and overburden dumps. They are also equipping all houses in the coal subsidiary companies with rooftop solar facilities. NCL has entered into Joint venture with the Government of UP to establish a 1500 MW floating solar power plant in Rihand reservoir.
The Ministry of Coal has ambitious plans to contribute significantly to the country's renewable energy requirements, considering both the responsibility to reduce carbon emissions and future sustainability of the coal companies. All coal subsidiaries have been directed to achieve net zero emissions within the stipulated schedule. It is important to note that these coal subsidiaries possess adequate internal resources to support this transition to sustainable practices.
Ministry of Communications
India Post celebrates Banking Day as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
MoS Shri Devusinh Chauhan releases special cover on Muga Silk
Department organises Financial Inclusion  Melas to create financial awareness and promote Financial Inclusion
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications,celebratedtoday the Banking Day as part of the National Postal Week and Azadika Amrit Mahotsav  celebrations.
In presence of Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for communications, Assam Postal Circle released today a special cover on Muga silk GI TAG . On account of banking day 5 numbers of SSA pass book were handed over to Girl child accompanied by their parents. An encouragement speech regarding achievement, performance and commitment etc. of Postal Department was delivered by the Honorable Minister . The dias was also shared by Director IITG and Scientists patent Department.
The department celebrate the National Postal Week in the month of October, starting with the World Post Day on 9th October. Further, Ministry of Culture has allocated the week from 11th to 17th October, 2021 to Department of Posts for celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav . Banking Day is being celebrated on 11th October, 2021.
The Department operate 9 Small Savings Schemes through 1.57 lakh post offices spread across the country. Schemes under Prime Minister Jan Suraksha Yojana are also available in the post offices. Department has played a significant role in promotion of SukanyaSamriddhiYojana Accounts  under BetiBachaoBetiPadhaoAbhiyaan for empowerment of girl children. More than 2.2 Cr SSA Accounts have been opened in the post offices since the scheme was launched in January, 2015.
In order to further the digital financial inclusion, India Post Payments Bank  was launched on 1st September, 2018 by the Prime Minister. It fulfils the Government’s objective of having an interoperable banking access point within 5 km of any household. IPPB offers various financial and non-financial services like Aadhaar enabled Payment System  Services through Doorstep Banking, Digital Savings Account, Digital Life Certificate  at doorstep.
This year, the Department is celebrating theAzadikaAmritMahotsav by organizing Financial Inclusion  Melas in all the districts in order to create financial awareness and promote Financial Inclusion. The main theme for Banking Day is promotion of SukanyaSamriddhiYojana. Also, various IPPB services shall be promoted through these Melas.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Celebrating 75 Years of India's Independence documentary will be shown during the Mela. Videos on India’s freedom struggle will also be displayed during the Mela. Small Savings Schemes and services available through post offices including services of IPPB will be explained to the people during the Mela through audio visuals. Top performers in the area of small savings and IPPB will also be recognised on the Banking Day.
Banking Day observation at Satui SO under Murshidabad Central Sub Division, West Bengal
Gangtok HO, Under Sikkim State
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Implementation of National Policy for Rare Diseases
In order to provide facilities for treatment and care of patients suffering from rare diseases,eight  Centres of Excellence have been notified, which are premier Government tertiary hospitals with facilities for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of rare diseases.List of Centres of Excellence  is given below:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics, Hyderabad
- King Edward Medical Hospital, Mumbai
- Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata
- Center for Human Genetics  with Indira Gandhi Hospital, Bengaluru
On the basis of provisions envisaged under National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, with regard to providing financial assistance to the patients suffering from rare diseases, it is submitted that for the diseases/ disorders amenable to one time curative treatment , financial support will be provided under umbrella scheme of RAN i.e. an amount up toRs. 20 lakh only for entitled beneficiaries shall be provided by the Central Government. The diseases requiring long term / lifelong treatment having relatively lower cost of treatment , the financial support is envisaged to be provided by the State Governments. The diseases for which definite treatment is available but involves very high cost and lifelong therapy , the policy provides assistance to the patients by creation of Digital Platform for inviting voluntary donations from individuals and corporate donors. Donors will have a choice to make donations to different Centres of Excellence  and for the patients’ treatment by these CoEs. Funds are to be utilized in a decentralised manner, i.e. every Centre of Excellence  will have its own Rare Disease Fund which is to be utilized with the approval of in charge concerned.
The Department of Biotechnology under the Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders  initiative has supported the establishment of Genetic Diagnostic Units i.e. National Inherited Disorders Administration Kendras  to provide comprehensive clinical care including diagnosis, management, multidisciplinary care, counseling, prenatal testing; Training Program for producing skilled clinicians in the area of Human Genetics ; and Screening Program for pregnant women and newborn babies for diagnosis of inherited genetic diseases in aspirational districts to provide comprehensive clinical care. Autonomous institutions of the Department of Biotechnology viz. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics , Hyderabad and National Institute of Biomedical Genomics , Kalyani are also providing genetic testing and counselling services for rare and genetic disorders.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
RPF organizes National Conference on “Women in Uniform – An Agent of Change”
Railway Protection Force , with 9% strength of Mahila Personnel, the highest amongst all Central Armed Police Forces  is poised to leverage this advantage to enhance its delivery mechanism and provide a more robust security apparatus to one of the World’s largest rail network, the Indian Railways.
A National Conference was organized today at its headquarters by RPF on “Women in Uniform – An Agent of Change”. It provided a platform to brainstorm on issues pertaining to its Mahila Personnel, spanning from professional inclusion and enhancement, administrative & operational review, training and technical upgradation, welfare and getting the force ready to meet the upcoming challenges in the coming years and decades.
Through a series of presentation the RPF Mahila Personnel from Constables to Gazetted Officers, dwelt on the issues at hand, the operational bottlenecks, traditional male mindsets, enabling ecosystem for performance, grievances, use of technology as gender neutralizer, Mahila Force Personnel as agents of change, etc. A wide array of issues was discussed threadbare, with suggestive solutions in the larger interest of security of life and property on the nationwide Rail Network.
The Conference was attended by Zonal RPF Heads and approximately 600 Mahila RPF Personnel of all ranks from and across the length & breadth of the Country. It was addressed by DG/RPF who took stock of the issues highlighted, assured commensurate policy interventions and empathetic redressal of grievances. He applauded the efforts of the Mahila Personnel especially in the field of women security and exhorted them to enrich themselves with the enhanced capability of addressing dynamic future challenges.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
A mixture consisting of plant-based biomaterial, biosurfactant, and NPK fertilizer can help efficient restoration of formation water -- the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing.
Formation water is disposed in huge volumes during crude oil excavation and processing. It consists of oily components, brine solutions, and solvents that are used during various phases in the oil industry. It is usually drained off and reaches the rivers and streams, ultimately deteriorating the water quality and threatening the existing aquatic life. Further, the larger animals' consumption of fish and plants collected from such contaminated sites can transfer and even magnify the associated risks. Thus, the formation water needs to be treated before it is released to the environment for a safe and sustainable tomorrow.
In order to address this challenge, scientists of the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology , an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, led by Dr. Arundhuti Devi, worked towards developing a green approach for the treatment of formation water. With repeated trial and error, several experiments, and studies, they formulated a mixture consisting of plant-based biomaterial, biosurfactant, which are secondary metabolites of microbes, and NPK fertilizer, to efficiently restore formation water. Around 2.5 gm of the formulation could treat one litre of formation water in 12 hours. The team has filed an Indian patent on the development.
The “wonder mixture” can help prevent pollution of the environment from formation water and render it reusable for maintaining the green revolution. This can help enhance crop production to meet the ever-growing food demand.
Contact detail of the group leader:
Name: Dr. Arundhuti Devi 
Mail ID: arundhuti@iasst.gov.in
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PIB Headquarters
NABARD Celebrates World Honey Bee Day
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development , Chennai celebrated World Honey Bee day on 7 June 2019 to highlight the significant role played by honey bees in agriculture and food security.
NABARD is extending financial support to many NGOs for the implementation of Tribal Development Projects where honey bee keeping is one of the important livelihood activities. Hence a programme was organised by NABARD with participation of the NGO partners to mark the occasion.
While delivering the key note address, Smt. Padma Raghunathan, Chief General Manager highlighted the importance of bee keeping as a livelihood activity and the significant role of Honey bees in agriculture including generation of additional income to the farmers. She also told that a book on Bee keeping in Tamil is being prepared by NABARD which will be shortly released.
Shri.K Rajeswara Rao, Ex. Bureaucrat and now Advisor, Economic Advisory Council to the Hon. Prime Minister, highlighted the initiatives of the Centre in the promotion of Bee keeping and recalled how the Prime Minister, while reviewing the shortage in pulses production, discussed with passion the role of honey bees in agricultural production.
Dr. M.R.Srinivasan, Professor and Head, Department of Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Tirunelveli made a presentation on Honey Bee- Development of Value chain. He explained how bees give us honey and other useful products like Royal Jelly, Bee pollen, Beeswax, bee venom etc., in addition to increase in the yields of fruits, vegetables, oil seeds and pulses. He also indicated that in India, Uttar Pradesh stands first in honey production with 17,200 tonnes during 2017-18 followed by West Bengal  and Punjab .
As per National Honey Board data, the honey production has increased steadily from 51,000 MT during 2006-07 to 115,000 MT during 2018-19. Per capita honey consumption is as low as 20 grams in India as Indians consider and consume honey as medicine and not as food, while it is 1.31 kg in Turkey.
Representatives of Partnering NGOs of NABARD for the Tribal Development Projects and the bee keeping farmers shared their experiences during the event. Shri T Ramesh, General Manager welcomed the gathering, Shri B Giri, Asst. General Manager proposed vote of thanks.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates dedication of HPCL’s LPG Bottling Plant to nation at Goalpara, Assam
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the dedication of HPCL’s LPG Bottling Plant to the nation at Goalpara, Assam and said that this will greatly help consumers in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya.
In response to a tweet thread by the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Prime Minister said;
"This will greatly help consumers in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya."